NWS issues winter weather advisory

Sunday

Dec 30, 2012 at 4:21 PMDec 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Forecast calls for two to four inches Monday morning through Tuesday

The National Weather Service warned of potentially dangerous driving conditions Monday night through early New Year’s Day with a winter weather advisory calling for a possible two to four inches of snow.

The advisory area is generally from southern St. Joseph to Kirksville with snow beginning early Monday and lasting through the afternoon. Additional snowfall is then expected Monday evening into early Tuesday morning.

The National Weather Service highlighted potentially hazardous travel conditions Monday and Monday night. It warned of the freezing risk of day-time snow melt in addition to light snow accumulations overnight.

The advisory for snow means that periods of snowfall will cause primarily travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities at times and use caution while driving.

The rest of Tuesday’s forecast calls for mostly clear conditions with a high near 16, wind chill values between -5 and 5 and a low around 5 degrees.